Celebrating the feast of Pentecost

Celebrating the feasts of the Church helps us to connect deeply to the spirit of the season, and helps us to grow spiritually. Remember, doing one thing with intention is better than pressuring yourself to do everything, and feeling distracted and anxious. Embrace the season in joy and peace!

Wouldn’t it be pretty to wear flower crowns to liturgy? Even a very simple one with inexpensive baby’s breath or carnations would be lovely. With a little florist’s tape, ribbon, safety pins, and some cuttings from your yard, you could make sweet boutonnieres for your whole family.

This has traditionally been the time to bless the first fruits of harvest; a great way to acknowledge this is to make an effort to recognize the bounty of summer in your meals. Attend farmers’ markets, seek out opportunities to pick fruits locally.